Christmas By Candlelight At The Halifax Citadel
It was a reminder of Christmases past, a time when simplicity not splashiness ruled.
- By Jennifer Bain - December 22nd, 2024 3:00am
Halifax Citadel National Historic Site
Cruising Through Parks Canada Places In Quebec And Nova Scotia
From the quiet confines of an archaeological crypt under Dufferin Terrace in Québec City, I point my camera up towards a glass dormer called an “archaescope” and capture what feels like a unique shot of the most photographed hotel in the world.
- By Jennifer Bain - August 28th, 2024 6:38am
What To Expect At Parks Canada's Mainland Nova Scotia Sites In 2023
Four Parks Canada sites in mainland Nova Scotia have opened for the season and two more are poised to open this month.
- By NPT Staff - June 6th, 2023 2:45am
Exploring All Five Stops Of The Halifax Defence Complex
The garter snake shoots me the side-eye as I arrive at Fort McNab National Historic Site and inadvertently disturb the peace. Endangered barn swallows swoop confidently about, almost as if they know they’re a species at risk and it’s illegal to disturb them or their nests. It’s also against the rules to camp which is probably news to the young couple who’ve kayaked over to McNabs Island and brazenly pitched a tent in the ruins.
- By Jennifer Bain - September 4th, 2024 6:54am
Halifax Citadel Ready To Open New Signature Exhibit
The Halifax Citadel National Historic Site — one of Canada’s most-visited national historic sites and a Halifax tourism icon — has a new $5 million ($3.9 million USD) signature interpretive exhibit.
- By NPT Staff - May 3rd, 2022 2:45am
Tastings And Tours At The Halifax Citadel
On a paper placemat filled with tasting notes, three special Glencairn nosing glasses stand in a line. Each is placed on the name of the spirit it contains: Noon Gun Gin, Fort George Genever and Daily Ration Rum. A bonus glass of Granite & Grain Whisky stands behind them. All are made by Compass, a new distillery on Agricola Street, a short walk from here.
- By Jennifer Bain - August 2nd, 2024 5:57am
First Look At Georges Island National Historic Site
A party boat in the form of a double-decker, Mississippi-style sternwheeler isn’t what comes to mind when I think of transport to Georges Island in Halifax Harbour. But it is indeed a reservation aboard the Harbour Queen that gets me there. And yet, maybe it’s the perfect conveyance to help celebrate the opening of the island to the public after a 55 year wait. While Georges was declared a National Historic Site in 1965, it wasn’t until 2020 when Parks Canada installed a new wharf on the north shore that it became accessible.
- By Jennifer Bain - August 2nd, 2024 5:54am
Nova Scotia Parks And Sites Face Service Delays
Parks Canada-administered places in Nova Scotia will delay the launch of most visitor services including camping until at least June 1 so it can align with provincial measures to limit the spread of COVID-19.
- By NPT Staff - May 15th, 2021 12:58pm
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